Roosevelt welcomes arts and sciences congress to White House
President Roosevelt hosts about seventy five international congress delegates led by Simon Newcomb and Hugo Munsterberg at the White House in Washington. He praises world unity and the role of science and arts in advancing global progress and equity among nations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
International Congress of Arts and Sciences
Congress
Simon Newcomb
Hugo Munsterberg
Professor Newcomb
Newcomb
Munsterbere
Indies
American Republic
Europe
America
Minnaterberg
Man claiming New York police chief arrested in St Louis
A man who said his name was Captain Howard McHenry and claimed to be former New York City police chief was arrested in St Louis. Police found a police chief badge on him and Dr William Smith accuses him of embezzling after a letter asking for $100 was sent. McHenry denies the charge.
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New York
ST. Louis
Howard McHenry
New York City
William Smith
Dr. Smith
McHenry
Identity of Woman Buried in Mineola Confirmed
In New York on September 25 the exhumed body buried as Martha Laimbeer in Greenfeld cemetery near Mineola was identified as Margaret Lynch of Brooklyn. The identification came from her mother and sister, aided by a dentist who had filed the victim’s teeth before death, confirming earlier suspicions.
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Margaret Lynch
New York
Greenfeld
Mineola
N. Y
Martha Laimbeer
Brooklyn
Miss Lynch
Boll Weevil Found In Georgia On Duke Plantation
A boll weevil was found in Govington Georgia on L F Duke’s plantation after microscopical examination allegedly matching the Mexican boll weevil. The weevils have become numerous in the area as the insect is confirmed by inspection.
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Govington
L. F. Duke
Department of Agriculture
Murder Bloodshed Over School Laws Sparks Fatal Quarrel
Mount Ayr Iowa on September 28 Samuel Mely was killed and William King, alleged slayer, was wounded in a quarrel over school laws. The two men met on school business when the trouble began Ely reportedly threatened to strike King with an axe and King shot him through the heart. The defense pleads self defense. Also from Mond Virginia a marriage is announced Miss ludy of the Taylors Virginia wed to Fawhes Braven of New York with Osoin as a witness.
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Mount Ayr
Samuel Mely
William’ King
Ely
Kling
King
Nin
Mond
Ludy
Taimons
Virginii
Fawhes Braven
New York
Osoin
Lady Curzon in Critical Condition After Operation
London sources report Lady Curzon has worsened after a successful operation. Her condition is described as critical and exhausting. Mrs Leiter and Miss Leiter travel toward Antwerp by the Vaderland liner to reach her bedside amid the urgent medical effort.
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London
Walmer Castle
Chief of Police Westbrook Found Guilty on Two Charges
The Albany Georgia trial of Chief of Police Westbrook, sparked by Dr. L. G. Broughton, concluded with guilty verdicts on two counts drinking while on duty in uniform and visiting barrooms. He was fined 250 for each offense and acquitted on other charges. The assault charge toward the minister after the sermon was found guilty, but the commission said circumstances justified his actions.
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Albany
Westbrook
L. G. Broughton
Athinta
Attempt to Destroy Battleship Connecticut Obstruction Found
New York reporters reveal an obstruction placed on the launch ways of the battleship Connecticut at the New York navy yard. Divers were used in a precautionary probe after the block was discovered to have threatened months of work.
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New York
Connecticut
New York Navy Yard
Miss Roosevelt Not Engaged Rumor Denied at White House
Denial of rumors that Miss Alice Roosevelt has become engaged to Representative Nicholas Longworth of Ohio was repeated at the White House Secretary to the president said no knowledge of such engagement. Longworth is popular in Washington’s social set led by Miss Roosevelt and the Countess Cassini.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
White House
Loeb
Longworth
Miss Roosevelt
Countess Cassini
Market Report Highlights Mixed Prices Across Staples
Closing stock quotations show firm hay and hops with ranges for pork and potatoes. Fresh fruit and dairy prices vary, with creamery products steady and eggs mixed. live poultry and dressed meats show selective strength amid steady to higher demand patterns.
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G. Ailie
Paod
New York
Shippi
L&t
Jersey
York
Duchess
King
Gravenstein
Baldwin
Maiden' Elnes
Pippin
York Pippin
Beadle
Bong Island
SA Cy
Japanese Move Threatens Railway Through Liaoyang Region
London dispatch reports Japanese forces advancing from Liaoyang toward Donehang with scouts near Tonmytsa. Russian and Japanese actions across the Hun and Liao rivers are noted, including fortifications near Mukden and Fakoman. Port Arthur blockade fears grow as Stoessel’s reports dwindle.
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London
St. Petersburg
Joarapatkin
Liaoyang
Donehang
Siming
Mukden
Sachiarott
Mandarin Road
Tonmytsa
Hun
Liao River
Sacharoff
Sianchan
Tiepass
Sinmintin
Fakoman
Kuropatkin
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Admiralty
Aniyva
Saklum
Vladivostok
Aniva
Odessa
Tiraspol Istead
Stalwart Wins Hindoo Stakes at Gravesend by Six Lengths
Stalwart, the 9 to 4 favorite, won the Hindoo Stakes at Gravesend over three year olds, a $15,000 race run at about one and three quarter miles. Broomstick placed second with Ormonde's Right third as Redfern drove Stalwart to a clear six length victory.
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Gravesend
New York
Broomstick
Ormonde
Hurstbourne
Thomas
Stalwart
St. Valentine
Ormonide
Burns
Redfern
Parker to Help Hill to Wed
The New York Sun reports Judge Parker staying at the Hotel Seville across Twenty Ninth Street from the Little Church Around the Corner. Rumors circulated that David B. Hill would wed actress May Irwin there with Parker as witness during his city visit.
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Parker
Hill
New York
Seville
New York Sun
Judge Parker
Twenty-ninth Street
David B. Hill
May ‘Irwin
Democratic
Thirty One Injured In Iron Mountain Wreck
A Piedmont Missouri telegraphed list lists thirty one injured from the Iron Mountain wreck near Fayette and Little Rock. Several are said to be fatally hurt with injuries to the head neck shoulder and hand including R S Hayes Mrs J W Michaels and H H Hill.
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ST. Lois
Iron Mountain
Piedmont
R. S. Hayes
Fayette
J. W. Michaels
Little Rock
Ark
H. H. Hil
Five Arrests In Murder Case At Macedonia
In Towanda Pennsylvania authorities report the investigation into the deaths of Mrs Bieler Johnson and ten year old Anna Benjamin tied to a house fire at Macedonia on Sept 18. The victim's husband Bieter Johnson was arrested last week along with his mother Mrs Sophia Merritt, and his brothers Lawson and Charles and his sister Nancr in connection with the case.
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Towanda
Bieler Johnson
Anna Benjamin
Johnson
Macedonia
Bieter Johnson
Sophia Merritt
Lawson
Charles
Nancr
Engagement of Bash and Bertha Runkle announced
The engagement of Captain Louis N. Bash U S A to novelist Miss Bertha Runkle of New York is announced. Bash is serving in the Philippines and is son of retired Major Bash of this city. The wedding is planned for Miss Runkle's New York home late this autumn.
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Berthia Renkie Tse
Probla
Louis N. Bash
Bertha Runkle
New York
Captain Bash
Philippines
Major Bash
Miss Runkle
Alta Axworth wins Oakley Park Futurity with world record
At Oakley Park on the second day of the grand circuit Alta Axworth won the Futurity stake for foals of 1901 purse 7000. After heats two and three she claimed the title in three straight heats and set a world record for the best five heats by three year olds and the fastest fifth heat. Major Delmar aims to break the world trotting record tomorrow.
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Alta Axworth
Cincinnati
Oakley Park Grand Circuit
Horse Review
Princess Abel
Grace Bond
Delmar
Doctor Sued For 20000 Suit In Paris Case
A plaintiff in Newport presses a $20,000 suit alleging Professor Doyen's cancer serum cure is unproven. Emma Rutherford Crocker, connected to Paris surgeon and serum discoverer George Crocker, is cited as the deceased.
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Newport
Profes. Doyen
Emma Rutherford - Crocker
Paris
George - ‘Crocker
Doyen
Cracker
Admiral Terry WASHING ON
Ambiguous OCR fragment notes Admiral Terry from command aboard Honehiln and mentions wash terms or farthy TM unclear.
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Admiral Terry
Miral
Af Honehiln
Or Farthy
Gurney Fined by Massachusetts Judge Sparks Diplomatic Row
A Washington telegram reports Third Secretary Hugh Gurney of the British embassy was fined 25 dollars and then 25 dollars more for contempt after protesting a highway speed arrest in Becket Lee Massachusetts. State officials in Boston seek guidance from Washington while Curtis Guild Jr. promises action and Adee reviews possible remedies amid international law questions.
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Boston
Washington
Gurney
Phelps
Lee
Mass
Statehouse
Bates
Curtis Guild, Jr
Fred H. Nash
Cat
Adeo
State’ Department
State Department
John L. Bates
Massachusetts
Beessyhen
H. C
Rae “Police ‘Court
United States
Salvey. Avadee
Alvey A. Adee
Curtis Guild
SH. C
Atlee
Commonwealth
Fourcourt
Curtis. Guild
Fqoveryear
Guild
Pittsfield
Henry C. Phelps
Hugh Gurney
District Court
Senator Hoar Dying At Worcester Home
Reports say Senator Hoar is gravely ill in Worcester Massachusetts with his condition described as critical amid a quiet night. Hospitals and doctors monitor his status as departure from public life is anticipated by officials and supporters.
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Sen
Epee
Hout
Fire Department
Chareh
Pels
Fragmentary OCR Note From Fairbanks Train Incident
An unclear report describes a collision near Fairbanks with references to a station and a derailment. The text mentions a car with La CREME and a full stop during the incident, but details and names are garbled and unreadable.
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Fairbanks
Nince -Tocenter
Populist Candidate Breaks and Overseas Tour Details
Fragmentary report describes a populist candidate breaking down under strain after a long campaign tour. References to a Canadian ship captain, a discovery concert, and decorated continents appear in disjointed phrases without clear context or complete names.
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Denis
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